David McCray aka Kawika Irrelevant Sentenced to 17 Years of Prison

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[May 18, 2018]  On May 16, 2018, Associate Judge William Workman sentenced Kawika Irrelevant, formerly known as David McCray, to 17 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with 3 years of mandatory supervised release to follow. Based upon truth-in-sentencing provisions, Mr. Irrelevant must serve 85% of the 17 year sentence before he is eligible for parole consideration.

The case arises out of a Lincoln Police Department investigation in September of 2016. Using a confidential informant wearing a court authorized overhear device, Lincoln Police were able to secure evidence of Kawika Irrelevant, a convicted felon, selling a .38 caliber Rossi brand revolver and five bullets for $350.00. The crime occurred at 413 Decatur Street in Lincoln.

Based upon Mr. Irrelevant’s prior criminal history, he was charged and convicted as an Armed Habitual Criminal, a class X felony. On March 27, 2018, Kawika Irrelevant entered into a partially negotiated plea agreement where he pleaded guilty to the offense and the State’s Attorney’s Office agreed to cap their sentencing recommendation at 17 years in prison.

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“We are very pleased with the Court’s sentence. Our hope is that such a significant sentence will send a message that the illegal possession, sale, or use of firearms will be met with a serious consequence,” stated Logan County State’s Attorney Jonathan Wright.

[Jonathan C. Wright
Logan County State’s Attorney]

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